---
id: CVE-2026-71182
title: >-
  Dell Update Package Framework, versions prior to 26.07.03, contains an
  Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability
summary: >-
  Dell Update Package Framework, versions prior to 26.07.03, contains an
  Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability.
  A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this
  vulnerabilit…
severity: low
cvss: 3
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L'
cwe:
  - CWE-59
vendor: dell
product: update_package_framework
affected:
  - update_package_framework < 26.07.03
patched:
  - update_package_framework 26.07.03
published: '2026-09-16'
updated: '2026-09-21'
sourceUpdated: '2026-09-21T17:30:22.093'
source: NVD
sourceUrl: 'https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-71182'
references:
  - url: >-
      https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000509455/dsa-2026-417-security-update-for-dell-update-package-dup-framework-vulnerabilities
    label: security_alert@emc.com
tags:
  - nvd
  - cve.org
epss: 0.00148
epssPercentile: 0.03297
ssvc:
  exploitation: none
  automatable: 'no'
  technicalImpact: partial
  timestamp: '2026-09-16T17:26:22.791288Z'
ingestedAt: '2026-09-16T16:59:56.610Z'
---

## Overview

Dell Update Package Framework, versions prior to 26.07.03, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Filesystem access for attacker.

## Affected

- `update_package_framework < 26.07.03`

## Remediation

Upgrade past the affected range:

- `update_package_framework 26.07.03`